Japanese word

方針

Pronunciation

Romajihōshin

Meaning

  • nounpolicy

Example

学校の方針を先生が説明します。gak kō no hō shin o sen sei ga setsu mei shi ma su

The teacher explains the school's policy.

Illustration for 方針 (policy)

More examples

会社は来月、環境に配慮した方針を発表します。kai sha wa rai getsu kan kyō ni hai ryo shi ta hō shin o hap pyō shi ma su

The company will announce an environmentally friendly policy next month.

Core concept

Describes the guiding direction and basic approach chosen for carrying something forward.

Common phrases

  • 方針を決めるhō shin o ki me ru

    decide on a policy

  • 方針に従うhō shin ni shitaga u

    follow a policy

  • 方針を変えるhō shin o ka e ru

    change a policy

Similar words

方向性hōkōsei: The broad direction chosen for carrying out a plan.
指針shishin: A standard that helps determine how decisions and actions are made.

Definition in Japanese

物事を進める際の基本となる考えや、目指す方向。mono goto o susu me ru sai no ki hon to na ru kanga e ya me za su hō kō

Word origin

方針 (hōshin) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 方 (hō, "direction") and 針 (shin, "needle"), giving the sense of a direction that guides action.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Japanese, 方針 (hōshin) can describe the approach chosen by a school, family, or individual, not only an official policy.

Other meanings

  • plannoun

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